Closing the design-to-manufacturing gap for optical devices
A new method enables optical devices that more closely match their design specifications, boosting accuracy and efficiency.
How to be an astronaut
Astronaut Woody Hoburg ’08 shares insights and advice with students in his first visit to campus since joining NASA.
A computer scientist pushes the boundaries of geometry
Justin Solomon applies modern geometric techniques to solve problems in computer vision, machine learning, statistics, and beyond.
3 Questions: Darrell Irvine on making HIV vaccines more powerful
Human volunteers will soon begin receiving an HIV vaccine that contains an adjuvant developed in Irvine’s lab, which helps to boost B cell responses to the vaccine.
Boosting faith in the authenticity of open source software
Speranza system brings hope to users that the package they download is functional software, not malware.
MIT Generative AI Week fosters dialogue across disciplines
During the last week of November, MIT hosted symposia and events aimed at examining the implications and possibilities of generative AI.
Two from MIT named 2024 Marshall Scholars
Anushree Chaudhuri and Rupert Li will pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Scientists 3D print self-heating microfluidic devices
The one-step fabrication process rapidly produces miniature chemical reactors that could be used to detect diseases or analyze substances.
MIT group releases white papers on governance of AI
The series aims to help policymakers create better oversight of AI in society.
Breakerspace illuminates the mysteries of materials
DMSE’s new multipurpose hub invites undergraduates to explore materials, blending science, technology, and hands-on discovery.